US Bridges

28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 1MISOUTHWEST of Ellington · Structure no. 000000002212510

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries28th Creek Road
CrossesTwentyeighth Crk
Location1MISOUTHWEST of Ellington
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20828, -79.12332
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2021)
Projected traffic195 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$949,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.